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- “Blessed are you, O God, for you are holy, gracious, and good, the hope of all the faithful. Empower the meek and encourage the poor. Comfort those who mourn and fill humble hearts with gladness. Give food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, peace to the peacemakers, mercy to the merciful, and honor to the despised.
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Oct 22, 2024 · Collect for All Saints’ Day, Book of Common Prayer (2019) Observed on November 1st or the Sunday thereafter, the Feast of All Saints gives the Church a way to celebrate and honor all known and unknown saints who have faithfully served Christ throughout history.
2 days ago · Grant to them and to us your eternal blessing. And we pray finally for those who will come after us, all who will come to faith, offer their service, and live for Christ. Grant to them and to us your eternal blessing. Loving God, we remember today all who have gone before us in the journey of faith. Help us and all who follow to run the race as ...
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- A Prayer For The Saints Still with Us
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The string of three holidays—All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, was created by the church back in the 7th century to combat some pagan holidays that happened around the time, such as Samhain (as we know it now, Halloween). However, the holiday of All Saints Day may have originated much sooner, as early as the time of Polycarp. Typical...
It can differ from congregation to congregation—and often if celebrated on a Sunday, rather than November 1, it may be a combination of all three holidays. But often a famous hymn known as For All the Saintsis sung. Prayers are often lifted up for those who have gone before us and those who are still with us. "There's a yearly reminder of our conne...
All Saints Day will always fall on November 1. Depending on what denomination you attend, your church or parish may be doing something to celebrate. Even if they are not, below we've compiled some prayers to be able to lift up for those who are with us, those who are passed, and those we don't often remember (whether with us or gone). The All Saint...
God, I can often forget that those who are saved are saints. No matter what my understanding of the word saint...I want to lift up those who are a part of the Christian community who still walk on this earth. May you give us a zeal for our mission to spread the Gospelto the ends of the earth. And may you help me to be an encouragement to my fellow ...
Lord, we can so often remember the Christians who moved mountains, by earthly standards, but please help us to pray and remember those who fulfilled their missional calling behind the scenes. We have been blessed by such a long history of the church, that many can go unforgotten. Please help us to learn from the lives of those who didn't earn much ...
God, when I hear the word "saint" I often associate it with those who no longer walk this earth, who are dwelling in eternal rest. I can think of many people in my own life who had an impact with me, who I cannot wait to see them again. Lord, I dearly miss my friends and family who are not here on earth anymore. But I also rejoice that they will no...
Heavenly Father, you have enriched us with such a wonderful universal church. We have so many faithful examples to draw from, and so many stories of faith and trust in you. I lift up the universal church to you now. May the stories of those from the past be able to encourage us, and may we be able to shine your light, so that future generations may...
Prayer (Pastoral or Opening Meditation) That one that I loved, O God, is now with you. I can say that, not knowing “how” or “where,” but say it because it makes no sense. that so rich and full a life. would come to an abrupt end … except for memories. Still, I am bereft for she is not with me. I listen to all the clichés of my friends,
Morning Prayer from All Saints’ Day until the day before the First Sunday of Advent
Sep 1, 2021 · Opening Prayer (Psalm 24, Revelation 21) Faithful Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. You make your home among us, and abide with us as our God. Teach us to live as the saints you call us to be, that we may truly be your people,
